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23 Jun 2025 | 08:47 |
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Guaranteed to be in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup , Flamengo will hold its last training session this Monday (23) before facing Los Angeles FC , in the third round of the group stage. The match is scheduled for Tuesday (24), in Orlando, at 10 pm (Brasília time).
The activity, under the command of coach Filipe Luís, is scheduled for 9:30 am local time (10:30 am in Brasília) and will serve to define the starting team that will take to the field in the United States. The Mais Querido should go with some differences in the starting team.
Although Flamengo is guaranteed a place in the next phase, the tendency is for Filipe Luís to field a competitive team, although with possible changes. The probable lineup is: Rossi; Varela (or Wesley), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan (or Pulgar), De La Cruz (or Everton Araújo) and Gerson; Luiz Araújo, Michael (or Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro.
However, the official decision will only be made after training on Monday, and changes are not ruled out - both to give the squad some experience and for physical precautions. Arrascaeta is a concern for the rest of the competition , but Flamengo should count on the return of De La Cruz.
After beating Chelsea 3-1, Flamengo reached six points and secured the lead in Group D with one round to spare. Rubro-Negro became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 of the World Cup , also benefiting from Espérance de Tunis' 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in the same round.
With the spot secured, Tuesday's game will only serve to fulfill the fixture, but it could still be important for tactical adjustments and squad observations by the coaching staff to remain undefeated in the continental competition.
Right-back currently at Corinthians, he has attracted interest from English football and could generate future gains of 30% from the sale to Flamengo in 2026
07 Out 2025 | 18:42 |
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Flamengo could receive an unexpected boost to its coffers in 2026 with the potential transfer of Corinthians right-back Matheuzinho to clubs in England . The deal, if successful, would yield 30% of the sale price to Flamengo , a percentage that has remained unchanged since the transfer in 2024.
At the time, the São Paulo club acquired 60% of the player's economic rights for around €4 million , approximately R$21 million, while 10% remained with Londrina, the club where he trained. Flamengo made an immediate profit of R$12.8 million between the purchase and sale, but the real financial potential lies in future negotiations, should European interest materialize.
At Corinthians , the 23-year-old full-back excelled under Dorival Júnior and became a key player in the team's defense. Initially surrounded by suspicion, Matheuzinho demonstrated consistency and consistency, racking up standout performances throughout the season.
His performance has caught the attention of the international market. English clubs are already monitoring the player and preparing inquiries for the next transfer window. Although the names of the interested teams have not been disclosed, the player's value is evident , increasing the chances of future profits for Mengão.
Behind the scenes, the outlook is considered positive. The player's increased value and European interest could generate significant gains for Flamengo , in addition to keeping the club alert to the market and potential investment opportunities for future signings.
After losing 1-0 to Bahia, Mengão is looking to get back to winning ways in the next five rounds of the Brasileirão
07 Out 2025 | 15:49 |
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Flamengo suffered a 1-0 loss to Bahia, a result that complicated its position in the Brasileirão standings. In its last five matches, the "Mais Querido" has won only one , drawn three, and now has lost one, highlighting the team's need for an immediate response.
Coach Filipe Luís will have ten days to adjust the team before the next match, scheduled for October 15th against Botafogo. The FIFA break will be crucial, as most of Mengão's key players are not involved in international call-ups and can participate fully in training.
Flamengo reached agreements with the federations to protect its players. The club's medical department sent reports detailing the physical strain caused by the backlog of matches , particularly regarding players who could have been called up by Uruguay.
Therefore, the red-black team returns to the field on October 15th, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão , against Botafogo, at 7:30 pm, at Nilton Santos Stadium. After the loss to Bahia, Flamengo occupies second place in the table with 55 points , tied with Palmeiras, who has the advantage in the number of victories.
The striker is experiencing a period of little participation at Mengão and is awaiting an offer from Al-Duhail to regain prominence in his international career.
07 Out 2025 | 15:08 |
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Striker Michael is facing a difficult period at Flamengo and may be close to a change of scenery. Not in coach Filipe Luís's plans, the player is awaiting an offer from Al-Duhail of Qatar, which is expected to resume negotiations in January. His staff believes that playing outside of Brazil is the best path for his career.
Michael hasn't played since June 24, when he came on for 31 minutes against Los Angeles FC in the Club World Cup. Despite recovering from ankle pain and training normally , he hasn't even been named on the bench.
In the last transfer window, Mengão included the striker on the list of available players. The only concrete offer came from Al-Ula, offering a one-year loan for $2.5 million with an option to buy at the end, but it was rejected by the Flamengo player himself.
Al-Duhail is interested in signing Michael for the 2026 season, betting he can regain the prominence he had at Al-Hilal before returning to Brazil. The team expects an official offer to be made early next year.
At Mengão, Michael is finding it difficult to play, as Bruno Henrique, Pedro, Plata, and Wallace Yan have been prioritized up front. The coach stated that the selections are purely technical and that the striker maintains good performance in training, but opportunities remain limited.
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